E294-France 1950 Red Cross Charity Stamps 12F+3F – L’Enfant à la Cage –Corner/M

Title
France 1950 Red Cross Charity Stamps 12F+3F – L’Enfant à la Cage – Corner/Marginal Block (MH)
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France > Postage Stamps
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Condition
Mint Hinged (MH)
Original gum present
Light age toning and small foxing spots on reverse margins
Stamps themselves are clean and well-centred
Margins intact, no tears or thinning
(Condition clearly visible in photos)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Year of Issue: 1950
Theme: Red Cross / Charity / Art / Children
Denomination: 12 Francs + 3 Francs surcharge
Colour: Brown-violet
Stamp Type: Semi-Postal (Charity)
Format: Corner/Marginal block (L-shaped block of 3 with selvedge)
Printing: Photogravure
Catalogue Reference: Yvert et Tellier B246 (single)
Cancellation: Unused
Quality: Original gum, hinged
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💰 Valuation (in Francs – catalogue equivalent)
Catalogue value (single stamp, MH): approx. 20–25 F each
3 stamps subtotal: 60–75 F
Marginal/plate selvedge adds modest premium
Condition issues (toning on gum) reduce value
➡ Realistic market valuation: 45–55 F equivalent
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Auction Option
Start price: £6.99
Auction length: 7 days
Expected final price: £10 – £15 (collector dependent)
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📝 Short Description (for listing body)
> Original French Red Cross semi-postal stamps from 1950, featuring L’Enfant à la Cage. Attractive corner/marginal block of three with selvedge. Mint hinged with original gum. Light age toning to margins on reverse, stamps themselves in very good condition. A nice charity issue for collectors of France or Red Cross material.
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